After an injury hit the 2025 season, the Indiana Fever is hoping for a ‘healthy’ season with all its star players available for games. Coach White took extra care of Aliyah Boston, Caitlin Clark, and Lexie Hull, who had slight injuries during the offseason, keeping them out of the preseason games altogether or restricting their game time.
Amid this, Clark suffered an injury during a game against the Wings and had to come out in the third quarter of the match-up. Later, the player revealed it was just a knock on the knee after she fell to the floor and even participated in the next game.
But keen-eyed fans noticed the playmaker wearing leg sleeves during practice, and reporters asked why.
Stephanie White Provides Reason For Caitlin Clark Using Leg Sleeve
The Fever playmaker played in just 13 games in the 2025 season due to multiple injuries. Though the team performed well, her absence cost them the championship, as they struggled against top opponents. So, the team is obviously looking to take care of the star player, which has increased curiosity about Clark’s leg sleeve.
But the coach mentioned it’s a style thing and even asked reporters whether it looks good on her.
Steph White also says "it's a style thing" when asked why Caitlin Clark wore a leg sleeve in practice today.
— Chloe Peterson (@chloepeterson67) May 4, 2026
"It looks good on her, doesn't it?"
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Multiple players in the WNBA use leg sleeves to protect the ‘joints’ and also soften the blow after hitting the ground. Over the years, CC never wore any protective gear, and maybe fins will see her in a new avatar from the 2026 season.
Talking about the practice sessions, the Fever side is working on different combinations with the depth available in the season. In a recent video shared by the franchise, CC was cheering her back-court partner for a hard basket.
Caitlin Clark Lauds Kelsey Mitchell’s Strong Play During Practice
With Mitchell and Clark taking control of the possessions, the Fever team had one of the dynamic offensive backcourt duos. With Aliyah Boston completing the core, the team ranks among the top five starting lineups in the season.
In a recent practice session, Mitchell converted an and-one during her drive and reverse layup. The play hyped up the former Iowa star, and the two stars celebrated the basket by dapping up and sharing a chest bump. Franchise shared the video of the moment on social media, wrote, “Kelsey Mitchell AND-1 got Caitlin Clark fired up.”
The duo plays a key role in the franchise’s success, and the team relies heavily on their offensive output.